Getting Started

JT's Healing journey
At age 54, JT’s kidneys were failing. Although regular dialysis treatments kept him going, the kidney transplant he’d hoped for became an elusive wish when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. And, fatigued from chronic hepatitis, he had been on disability for two years.

His HMO required a 5 year cancer-free interval after diagnosis and treatment, before allowing him back on the waiting list for a new kidney. Our efforts initially focused on finding him another center which was willing to put him on their waiting list immediately as long as his oncologist vouched for his cancer-free status. And they were able to do it all through Medicare so the HMO’s restrictions didn’t apply.

Next, we focused on nutrition and specific nutritional supplements addressing both kidney and prostate issues, which included some leftover “side” effects of the cancer treatment. Then we helped implement a weight training program. JT got a “new lease on life.” He was able to return to work and look forward to his future with some optimism.

1. Fill out the New Patient Questionnaire as completely as possible, print it out and send or fax it in. Do not return by email.

2. Along with the printed questionnaire, send copies of the following items, if they have been done:

radiologist typed reports of recent scans, X-rays, etc. (Do not send the films themselves—just the reports)
recent lab tests
pathology reports from biopsies
Physician Consultation Reports from any specialists whom you have seen for first and second opinions
A list of all current medications, vitamins, herbal remedies, nutritional supplements, etc.

3. Make your preliminary payment by check or credit card for $400. If you wish to pay by credit card, please call Hill Park Medical Center at (707) 778-3171 and they will accept your payment. This payment covers the initial review of your records and our first telephone meeting which lasts one to one and a half hours. Conferencing can be arranged to allow other family members or friends to participate.

4. Please call IMS at 707-773-0333 to answer any questions you may have and set up your first appointment.

Go to New Patient Questionaire

During your first telephone appointment with Dr. Bouch, you will be asking each other a lot of questions. Dr. Bouch will want to know about your condition and decisions that have been made about your care. You will want to share your concerns with him and ask about your options. Based on that conversation, Dr. Bouch will share his preliminary thoughts with you and together you will determine the next steps. In most cases, Dr. Bouch will then:

review your medical records
launch a global, medical literature search to discover articles, treatments, and clinical trials related to your condition
analyze all of the information and share his findings with you in subsequent phone appointments
work with you to formulate a personalized plan that offers the best opportunities for your improvement
maintain regular phone contact with you to keep the process on track, chart your progress, and discuss any new ideas or concerns you may have